Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-Rheumatology

UTMB • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

UTMB’s Department of Internal Medicine seeks board-certified rheumatologists (Assistant Professor) to join its expanding division. Faculty roles support clinical care, education, and research, with flexible mission profiles tailored to individual expertise. Faculty members will provide subspecialty care for patients with rheumatic diseases, contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and have opportunities to develop scholarly activities aligned with their interests and the division's strategic priorities. Roles may focus on clinical service, education, or research based on candidate expertise and divisional needs. These positions report to the Division Chief of Rheumatology and work collaboratively with faculty across Internal Medicine subspecialties, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary colleagues to advance patient care, education, and research missions.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology (ABIM or equivalent)
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure
• Completed ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and professional growth

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, and crystal arthropathies
• Skilled in musculoskeletal ultrasound, joint injections, and procedural rheumatology
• Experience in managing complex autoimmune diseases requiring multidisciplinary care
• Proven educator of medical students, residents, or fellows
• Active in scholarship through publications, presentations, or quality improvement projects
• Clinician educators : background in educational scholarship, curriculum design, or simulation-based training
• Physician-scientists : record of extramural funding, high-impact publications, and collaborative research
• Engaged in professional societies (e.g., ACR, regional organizations)
• Proficient with EHRs, decision-support tools, and telemedicine
• Dedicated to health equity and culturally responsive care for underserved population

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rheumatology care in one or more clinical sites (Galveston, League City, Clear Lake, Angleton-Danbury)
• Deliver inpatient consultative services for hospitalized patients with rheumatic diseases or autoimmune complications
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including musculoskeletal examination, arthrocentesis, joint injections, and point-of-care ultrasound (where applicable)
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and case conferences with nephrology, dermatology, and other subspecialties
• Collaborate with infusion services, pharmacy, and nursing staff to deliver team-based care including biologic therapies and immunosuppressive management
• Maintain clinical documentation, coding, and billing practices consistent with institutional standards
• Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and utilization review activities
• Supervise and educate rheumatology fellows during outpatient clinics, consultative services, and procedural training
• Teach Internal Medicine residents during subspecialty rotations, including didactic conferences and bedside instruction
• Provide clinical teaching for medical students during clerkships and elective rotations
• Participate in divisional, departmental, or institutional educational conferences
• Mentor trainees in scholarly activities, case reports, quality improvement projects, or research initiatives
• Contribute to fellowship recruitment, curriculum development, and program evaluation activities
• Lead curriculum innovation, educational scholarship, or medical education research; participate in teaching academies or faculty development programs
• Conduct independent or collaborative research, seek extramural funding, and mentor trainees
• Participate in quality improvement, outcomes research, or scholarly dissemination; stay current in rheumatology and engage in professional societies
• Engage in divisional meetings, planning, and quality improvement
• Serve on departmental, institutional, or professional committees
• Contribute to peer review, credentialing, and clinical pathway development
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and faculty development
• Maintain active licensure, board certification, and institutional credentials

Benefits

• Faculty have access to: Divisional administrative support for scheduling, billing, and clinical operations
• Institutional resources for CME, professional development, and conferences
• Negotiable protected time for scholarship based on appointment track and funding
• Potential startup funding or research support for faculty with active research programs or competitive grant applications
• Mentorship, promotion guidance, and faculty development resources
• UTMB offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Program, life and disability insurance, and professional liability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees